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What's The Message

Ronan Michael

Booking Overview

An interview-led sports show focused on high-performing athletes, rugby league careers, coaching, leadership, resilience, and life after sport, typically featuring professional and former professional rugby league players and coaches. Suitable pitches include current or retired players, international representatives, coaches, commentators, and credible sports-performance experts with strong career stories; booking difficulty is medium because guests are established but the show also draws from the host’s rugby network.

Metrics

Episodes: 35

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: United Kingdom

Instagram: 3.2k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ronanmichaelpt@gmail.com

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Host

Ronan Michael - Professional rugby league player with Northern Pride, formerly of Bradford Bulls and Huddersfield Giants, and an online coach.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Professional or former professional rugby league players, international representatives, head coaches, commentators, or sports-performance professionals with credible experience in elite competition and compelling stories about leadership, resilience, development, or life after sport.
Required Achievements:  
Professional rugby league careers at NRL, Super League, or comparable levels, International or representative selection, Premiership, Grand Final, or major competition experience, Head coaching or senior coaching roles, Published books or established media and commentary work

Recent Guest Discussions

Sam Williams - First-year Head Coaching, Player Development, Rugby League Systems, Reserve Grades, Coaching Leadership, And Lessons From Playing In Australia And The Uk.

Jaxson Paulo - Progression From School Rugby To Professional Football, Confidence, Coaching, Online Abuse, Adversity, And Performance Mindset.

James Tamou - Elite Team Culture, Leadership, Resilience, Sports Psychology, Career Transition, And Life After Professional Rugby League.

Ata Hingano - Career Setbacks, Injuries, Resilience, Peak Performance, Personal Growth, And Representing Tonga.

Paul Cooke - Rugby League’s Future, Coaching, Commentary, Career Transition, And The History Discussed In His Book Judas.

Recent Topics

Sports, Rugby League, Athlete Development, Leadership, Coaching

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
What's The Message
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#35 Sam Williams - You Can't Fake It As A Coach

September 16, 2026

Sam Williams on his first year as a head coach, why Super League's reserve grade needs scrapping, what Ricky Stuart taught him about coaching, and the lessons from Canberra, St George, Catalans and Wakefield.🔥 Off Season Accelerator starts September 21st. Limited spots.👉 https://ronanmichaelpt.com/☕ Fuelled by Arked Coffee. Speciality coffee without the snobbery.👉 https://arkedcoffee.com/Joined this week by my current head coach at Northern Pride, Sam Williams.Sam played for the Canberra ...

#34 Jaxson Paulo - Why Only 10 Opinions Matter

August 21, 2026

Jaxson Paulo on coming through Keebra Park, debuting for South Sydney under Wayne Bennett, losing the 2021 Grand Final on his 22nd birthday, and why the only opinions worth listening to fit on one hand.💪 Boost your rugby skills with my online coaching:👉 https://ronanmichaelpt.com/🎥 Watch Next: My Journey to Pro Rugby – From Amateur Days to Elite Level👉 https://youtu.be/0h5ZV_hWgMIJoined this week on the podcast by my Northern Pride teammate Jaxson Paulo.Jaxson came through Keebra Park, the sc...

#33 James Tamou - Why Penrith's Culture Was Different

August 13, 2026

James Tamou on Penrith's culture, the 2015 Grand Final with the North Queensland Cowboys, and what 15 years in the NRL actually teaches you about leadership, resilience and life after footy.💪 Boost your rugby skills with my online coaching:👉 https://ronanmichaelpt.com/🎥 Watch Next: My Journey to Pro Rugby – From Amateur Days to Elite Level👉 https://youtu.be/0h5ZV_hWgMIJoined this week on the podcast by NRL premiership winner, Australian and NSW State of Origin representative and former Pe...

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Frequently asked questions

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What's The Message
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How do I get in touch with What's The Message?

What's The Message is hosted by Ronan Michael. Its publicly listed email is ronanmichaelpt@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for What's The Message?

The publicly listed email for What's The Message: ronanmichaelpt@gmail.com.

How many listeners does What's The Message have?

Podseeker estimates What's The Message reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for What's The Message?

What's The Message typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Professional or former professional rugby league players, international representatives, head coaches, commentators, or sports-performance professionals with credible experience in elite competition and compelling stories about leadership, resilience, development, or life after sport. Common among recent guests: Professional rugby league careers at NRL, Super League, or comparable levels; International or representative selection; Premiership, Grand Final, or major competition experience. Recent guests include Sam Williams, Jaxson Paulo, and James Tamou.

How hard is it to get booked on What's The Message?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does What's The Message cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Rugby League, Athlete Development, Leadership, and Coaching. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

ronanmichaelpt@gmail.com

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